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Trump to Deliver Keynote at University of Alabama’s Special Commencement Ceremony Tonight

The event, beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDT in Coleman Coliseum, features Nick Saban and Stuart Bell as speakers, with livestream access available online.

U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees after delivering a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Overview

  • President Donald Trump will address University of Alabama graduates in a special pre-graduation ceremony, marking his first commencement speech of his second term.
  • The event, celebrating spring, summer, and fall 2025 graduates, is distinct from the university's regular degree conferral ceremonies scheduled for May 2-4.
  • Former UA football coach Nick Saban and UA President Stuart Bell are confirmed as additional speakers at the ceremony.
  • Protests organized by the Alabama NAACP and College Democrats highlight opposition to Trump’s policies and his presence on campus.
  • The White House has not disclosed details about the content of Trump’s remarks, which will be livestreamed at commencement.ua.edu.